Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 3.05 cm (1.2") OLED 40 mm Digital 360 x 360 pixels Touchscreen 4G Pink gold Wi-Fi GPS (satellite) SM-R835FZDABTU Specifications
Product Type
Smart Watch
Brand
Samsung
Collection Model
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2
Manufacturer Product Type
Samsung Smart Watch
Market positioning
Smartwatch
Watch case size 40 mm
Watch case colour Pink gold
Watch case material Aluminium
Band colour Pink gold
Band material Fluoroelastomer
Watch glass type Corning Gorilla Glass DX+
Removable strap Yes
Display Resolution
360 x 360 Pixels
Touchscreen Yes
Display diagonal
3.05 cm (1.2")
Display technology
OLED
Display technology
Super AMOLED
Display type SAMOLED
Display technology marketing name Super AMOLED
Display number of colours 16 million colours
Processor cores 2
Processor manufacturer
Samsung
Processor model
Exynos 9110
Processor frequency 1150 MHz
Flash Memory 4 GB
RAM capacity 1500 MB
Wi-Fi standards 802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Wi-Fi standards 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
4G bands supported 700,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2600 MHz
3G standards UMTS,WCDMA
3G standards UMTS, WCDMA
Bluetooth Version 5.0
4G standard LTE
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Bluetooth profiles A2DP,AVRCP,HFP,HSP
3G bands supported 850,900,1900,2100 MHz
SIM card type eSIM
USB port No
Connectivity technology Wireless
Mobile network generation 4G
Operating system installed Tizen Based Wearable OS 4.0
Battery Capacity 247 mAh
Wireless charging Yes
GPS (satellite) Yes
Barometer Yes
GLONASS Yes
Galileo Yes
Thickness 1.09 cm
Width 40 mm
Weight 26 g
Depth 40 mm
Heart rate monitor Yes
Distance travelled Yes
Calories burned Yes
Multisport mode Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
International Protection (IP) code IP68
Vibrating motor Yes
Military standard MIL-STD-810G
Audio Formats Supported 3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, HAAC, M4A, MP3, OGA, OGG, WAV, Wave, WMA
Weather display Yes
Calendar notifications Yes
Year 2021
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Heart rate contact sensors Yes
Activity tracker Yes
Shape Round
Closure type Single prong strap buckle
Waterproof up to 50 m
Protection Features Dust resistant, Waterproof
Charging base Yes
Mobile network connection Yes
Battery life (max) 95 h
Connectivity Wireless
MPN SM-R835FZDABTU
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 3.05 cm (1.2") OLED 40 mm Digital 360 x 360 pixels Touchscreen 4G Pink gold Wi-Fi GPS (satellite) SM-R835FZDABTU Reviews
Lee - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on t3.com in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 was launched last summer with very little fanfare, unveiled to the world in the form of a somewhat low-key video uploaded to YouTube. While it's not clear why Samsung down-played the launch, it doesn't seem to have affect...
+Simple yet stylish design, Bright, clean display,Vibrant and engaging UI,Lots of customisation on offer,Better-than-expected battery life,-Lack of third-party app support, UI could be more intuitive, Incremental upgrade over predecessor,As one of the market's best alternatives to an Apple Watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is an excellent choice for Android users, or anyone looking for a feature-rich, fitness-focused smartwatch bursting with great health features.Reasons to buy+Sim...
Samuel - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on theguardian.com in the United Kingdom on 13 May 2020
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2 may not run Android, but it is the best Android-compatible smartwatch available.The Galaxy Watch Active 2 starts at £269, costing £289 as reviewed here, and is the firm's 10th smartwatch. Samsung has been making smartwatche...
+slim, big and bright screen, lightweight, slick performance, long battery life, excellent fitness and health tracking, 50 metre water resistance, standard 20mm straps, long software support, cross platform-poor contactless payment support, Bixby is poor, issues with some smart camera notifications from some manufacturers, limited functionality with an iPhoneThe Galaxy Watch Active 2 might not actually run Android, but that's to its benefit. As Google's Wear OS has stagnated, Samsung has steadily improved Tizen and provided updates for its existing watches for years.The Active 2 is light, well-made, small wit...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 19 March 2020
Prices start at £269 for the 40mm version of the smartwatch, going up to £289 for the 44mm one reviewed here – although the latter can already be had for under £250 if you shop around. If you want LTE, then you’re looking at £399 for the 40mm one or £419...
+Looks great, Digital bezel works well, Fantastic screen-Battery life could be better, Samsung Health isn't great, Some menu items are hard to findSamsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Bluetooth Aluminium 44mm - Aqua Black (UK Version)£239.99 Buy nowSamsung Galaxy Watch Active2 W/ Enhanced Sleep Tracking Analysis, Auto Workout Tracking, and Pace Coaching (40mm, GPS, Bluetooth, Wifi), Aqua Black - US Version...
Corey - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on digitaltrends.com in the United Kingdom on 03 December 2019
The wearable space is a tough place to make a name with heavyweights like Fitbit and Apple crowding the area, but Samsung's managed to do so with its ever-improving and oft-expanding Galaxy Watch lineup. The original Galaxy Watch Active rounded out the ro...
+Comprehensive and expansive exercise tracking, Stainless-steel version looks watch-like, Easy-to-read display in all lighting, Two-day battery with light usage, You can scroll Twitter on a watch-Still limited third-party app support, ECG monitoring still not live, Incremental performance over old model
Henry - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2019
In deciding not to run Google's Wear OS platform on its smartwatches, Samsung has managed to make a solid line of wearables running Tizen OS. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is an excellent implementation of this maturing software inside premium hardware, even...
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the best smartwatch you can buy that isn't an Apple Watch. It's a better, simpler, more fun experience than any Wear OS product with good battery life, slick design and an enjoyable product to use.It has fitness functions but...
Michael - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on wareable.com in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2019
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a smartwatch we didn't expect to see for at least another year. Maybe even longer.The first Watch Active launched in the first few months of 2019 as a successor to the Samsung's Gear Sport smartwatch and as a smaller (...
+Still a lovely smartwatch to wear, Navigating bezel is back, Feature-packed for the price-Samsung Health needs streamlining, Battery life hasn't improved, ECG and fall detection not liveThe Galaxy Watch Active 2 is still Samsung's most enjoyable smartwatch to live with. It strikes a good balance between design and the features on offer. While the price has crept up, it does still offer good value for money and the promise of ECG support...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techradar.com in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2019
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is barely an upgrade on its predecessor, which came out earlier this year but lacked the rotating bezel that made its beefier sibling, the Samsung Galaxy Watch, such a hit. But the refined version of Samsung's sporty smar...
+Digital haptic dial control is great, Still decent 2-day battery life, Attractive minimalist design-Pricey upgrade, Still very few third-party appsThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a minor upgrade on its predecessor, adding a digital rotating dial, bigger version, currently inactive ECG, and LTE option. But it's also nominally costlier, putting a hefty price on only a few extra features...
Max - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2019
Announced just before the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the Korean brand's latest attempt to make an Apple Watch rival for Android...
With Wear OS still lacking, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 has serious potential to be the best smartwatch for Android users.Key SpecificationsReview Price: £269Announced just before the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, the Galaxy Watch Active 2...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 06 September 2019
Samsung has decided to have another bite at the cherry and has revealed its Galaxy Watch Active 2, a small but potentially significant update to the older smartwatch, which will be sold alongside its predecessor rather than replace it.There are two diamet...
Britta - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on pocket-lint.com in the United Kingdom on 06 September 2019
Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch Active alongside its Galaxy S10 devices back in February 2019, joining the larger, more rugged Galaxy Watch with more fitness-focused features and a simpler design. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 builds on its six-month old s...
+Familiar sporty look with two size options,Comfortable to wear day and night,Touch bezel works well,Easy-to-use software,Decent fitness-tracking features-Software a bit clunky for sports tracking,ECG and Fall Detection not available yet,Battery life only slightly improved,Underwhelming app support remains,LTE model bumps up the priceBased on our first impressions, the Samsung Galaxy Active 2 is a lovely looking smartwatch that builds on its predecessor in all the right areas.The design tweaks are minor but effective, meaning the second-generation device builds on its predecessor with...
Michael - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on wareable.com in the United Kingdom on 06 September 2019
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a smartwatch we didn't expect to see for at least another year. Maybe even longer.The first Watch Active launched in the first few months of 2019 as a successor to the Samsung's Gear Sport smartwatch and as a smaller (...
+Still a lovely smartwatch to wear, Navigating bezel is back, Feature-packed for the price-Samsung Health needs streamlining, Battery life hasn't improved, ECG and fall detection not liveThe Galaxy Watch Active 2 is still Samsung's most enjoyable smartwatch to live with. It strikes a good balance between design and the features on offer. While the price has crept up, it does still offer good value for money and the promise of ECG support...
Martyn - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 09 August 2019
When it comes to smartwatches, Apple has quickly taken control of the marketplace. The Apple Watch has been a huge success and appears to be continuing its dominance with the Apple Watch Series 4 which we review here. But one company that refuses to cede...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techradar.com in the United Kingdom on 05 August 2019
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the result of crude arithmetic: take the slim Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and add the best part of the beefier Samsung Galaxy Watch - its rotating dial - and you get the best of both worlds.It's not an actual mechanica...
+Rotating digital dial is great, ECG included, LTE version-Still similar to original Active, Notably pricierThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a mid-year upgrade on its predecessor adding its most-missed feature: a rotating dial. It's digital, not analog, but the new feature alone might push this smartwatch to the top of our list - if we can stomach the bumpe...